Yummy Yarns: Learn to Knit in 20 Easy Projects Featuring Fun Novelty Yarns

Kathleen Ziegler-Greco

ISBN 10: 0823059766 / ISBN 13: 9780823059768

Edité par Watson-Guptill Publications, United States, New York, 2004

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Extravagant and funky, novelty yarns such as eyelash, fuzz, flash, fur, ribbon, metallic and other unique combinations and lengths of fibres are a fabulous way to add movement, texture, and dimension to any knitting project. They are fun, hip, and so very forgiving in disguising small errors that they are a favourite among novice knitters who turn their first creations into trendy and fabulous pieces! Yummy Yarns teaches the basics of knitting with 20 easy projects that utilize novelty yarn, in place of your more common yarns. This book demystifies the terminology and makes choosing yarn a more fun process. Yummy Yarns also includes an overview of the many types of novelty yearns from basic composition to the advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of yarn. Learn to make a faux fur boa scarf, a neck scarf, a sweater pocket, button edging, a party purse, fuzzy mittens, leggings, and even a crop top. For those seeking to give a new twist to something old, learn to add embellishments to cuffs, collars, and pockets to more challenging projects like handbags, mittens, hats, and sweaters. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Yummy Yarns: Learn to Knit in 20 Easy Projects Featuring Fun Novelty Yarns
• Éditeur: Watson-Guptill Publications, United States, New York
• Date de parution: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0823059766
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780823059768
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Very Good

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Synopsis

Extravagant and funky, novelty yarns such as eyelash, fuzz, flash, fur, ribbon, metallic and other unique combinations and lengths of fibres are a fabulous way to add movement, texture, and dimension to any knitting project. They are fun, hip, and so very forgiving in disguising small errors that they are a favourite among novice knitters who turn their first creations into trendy and fabulous pieces! Yummy Yarns teaches the basics of knitting with 20 easy projects that utilize novelty yarn, in place of your more common yarns. This book demystifies the terminology and makes choosing yarn a more fun process. Yummy Yarns also includes an overview of the many types of novelty yearns from basic composition to the advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of yarn. Learn to make a faux fur boa scarf, a neck scarf, a sweater pocket, button edging, a party purse, fuzzy mittens, leggings, and even a crop top. For those seeking to give a new twist to something old, learn to add embellishments to cuffs, collars, and pockets to more challenging projects like handbags, mittens, hats, and sweaters.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Novelty yarns have inspired a new generation of young, style-conscious craftersto become avid knitters. Yummy Yarns teaches the craft of knitting with more than twenty high-fashion patterns that feature the plush texture and dimension of novelty yarns. Untangle knitting techniques and terminology with full-color, step-by-step instructions, then create luxurious scarves and shawls, fun embellishments for collars, cuffs, and sleeves, fashionable purses, and cool tops. This stunning collection of accessories and garments has been beautifully photographed by Cincinati-based photographer Joe VanDeHatert.